Rockymounts, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18E011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18E011000 by Rockymounts, Inc.. Affecting split rail 1 Includes 565 affected units, Welds Can Crack Causing Bikes to Detach, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

split rail 1

Defect Summary

Rockymounts, inc. (rockymounts) is recalling certain split rail 1.25" bicycle racks, part number 11300, monorail 2" bicycle racks, part number 10004, splitrail 2" bicycle racks, part number 11400, and monorail 1.25" bicycle racks, part number 10003. the weld that attaches the hitch tube to the pivot bracket may crack and fail allowing the upper portion of the rack with the bicycles attached to separate from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Rockymounts will notify owners and will provide a new rack base, free of charge. the recall began on march 8, 2018. owners may contact rockymounts customer service at 1-303-402-0190.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18E011000
Manufacturer: Rockymounts, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-03-01T00:00:00
Subject: Welds can crack causing bikes to detach
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 565

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Rockymounts, inc. (rockymounts) is recalling certain split rail 1.25" bicycle racks, part number 11300, monorail 2" bicycle racks, part number 10004, splitrail 2" bicycle racks, part number 11400, and monorail 1.25" bicycle racks, part number 10003. the weld that attaches the hitch tube to the pivot bracket may crack and fail allowing the upper portion of the rack with the bicycles attached to separate from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary: If a portion of the rack and the attached bicycles separate from the vehicle, they can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Rockymounts will notify owners and will provide a new rack base, free of charge. the recall began on march 8, 2018. owners may contact rockymounts customer service at 1-303-402-0190.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 51.5

Metadata

SID: row-rghu_h83y_prze
NHTSA ID: 18E011000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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